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Shirakawa-go Light-Up 2-Day Private Tour from Osaka / Kyoto

What's Included

📍Departure: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Osaka or Kyoto (private vehicle included).

🚐 Transportation: Private vehicle round-trip

🗣️ Language: English-speaking guide

Condensed Journey

1️⃣Departure-Depart from Osaka or Kyoto by private vehicle toward Takayama.
2️⃣Old Town Lunch-Stroll through Takayama’s preserved old town and enjoy a Hida beef lunch.
3️⃣Winter Ryokan Stay-Check into a tranquil mountain ryokan, savoring kaiseki dinner and soaking in winter serenity.
4️⃣Light-Up Illumination-Experience the magical Shirakawa-go Light-Up, where the gassho roofs glow beneath the snow.
5️⃣Return Trip-After breakfast, capture panoramic photos from the lookout before returning to Osaka/Kyoto.

Attraction Information

Shirakawa-go - a UNESCO World Heritage village where snow-covered thatched houses glow with warm light during the Winter Illumination Festival — a once-in-a-year spectacle that feels straight out of a fairytale.
Hida Takayama - often called “Little Kyoto,” where Edo-period streets, morning markets, and local sake breweries reveal the charm of old Japan.
✨Travel comfortably by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, and enjoy scenic winter views along the Shirakawa Highway, surrounded by mountains and hot spring villages.

Snow, light, and silence — discover the poetic beauty of Japan’s winter heritage at your own pace.

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Mt. Fuji & Owakudani Volcano Hiking 1-Day Private Tour from Tokyo

What's Included

📍Departure: Pick-up and drop-off from your Tokyo hotel (private vehicle included).

🚐 Transportation: Private vehicle round-trip

🗣️ Language: English-speaking guide

Condensed Journey

1️⃣Departure-Depart from your Tokyo hotel by private car to the Hakone mountains.
2️⃣Volcanic Hike-Hike through Owakudani, a volcanic valley where 100°C steam and sulfur rise from the ground.
3️⃣Lunch Experience-Try the famous “black eggs” cooked in volcanic steam and learn about local geothermal culture.
4️⃣Mt. Fuji Viewpoints-Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from elevated viewpoints, weather permitting.
5️⃣Relax & Return-Relax with a lakeside stroll at Lake Ashi before returning to Tokyo.

Attraction Information

Mount Fuji - Japan’s most iconic peak, Mount Fuji shines brightest in winter when its snow-capped slopes appear crystal clear against the blue sky.
Owakudani - A volcanic valley created by an eruption over 3,000 years ago. Walking along the Owakudani Nature Trail, you can feel the raw energy of the earth beneath your feet.
Lake Ashi - The striking red torii gate rising from the water, known as the Peace Torii frames a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji on clear days.
The Mt. Fuji and Hakone region in winter blends majestic landscapes, volcanic wonders, and serene spirituality — a journey that captures the essence of Japan’s natural beauty.

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Hidden Winter Japan: Snow Lanterns & Edo Post Towns 2-Day Private Tour from Tokyo

What's Included

📍Departure: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Tokyo (private vehicle included).
🚐 Transportation: Private vehicle round-trip
🗣️ Language: English-speaking guide
📅 Season: Late January to mid-February each year (limited to winter).

Condensed Journey

1️⃣Departure-Depart from Tokyo for Magome-juku, a snow-covered post town on the historic Nakasendo Trail.
2️⃣ Illuminated Icefall-Witness illuminated icefalls glowing softly against the mountain night sky.
3️⃣Snow Lantern Festival-Stroll through Kiso-Fukushima during the Snow Lantern Festival, lit by 3,000 lanterns.
4️⃣Onsen Stay-Stay overnight at a mountain onsen ryokan and enjoy a Shinshu-style kaiseki dinner.
5️⃣Return via Historic Towns-Visit Narai-juku and Lake Suwa before returning to Tokyo in the evening.

Attraction Information

Snow Lantern Festival - The Kiso Valley glows with hundreds of hand-carved snow lanterns and flickering candles.
Shirakawa Ice Pillars - As groundwater seeps from the cliffs and freezes, it forms towering ice curtains - some over 30 meters high. When illuminated at night, the frozen formations shimmer in blue and white hues, creating an otherworldly landscape.
Narai-juku - A beautifully preserved Edo-period post town stretching over one kilometer along the historic Nakasendo Trail.
Winter in the Kiso Valley reveals a poetic fusion of snow, light, and silence — a fleeting yet unforgettable journey through Japan’s hidden countryside.

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Mount Koya Day Tour | Okunoin, Danjo Garan + Shojin‑ryori Lunch & Sutra Copying

What's Included

📍Departure: Pick-up and drop-off from your Osaka hotel (private vehicle included).

🚐 Transportation: Private vehicle round-trip

🗣️ Language: English-speaking guide

Condensed Journey

1️⃣Departure-Private car pick-up from Osaka hotel and drive to Koyasan.
2️⃣Explore Okunoin-Visit Okunoin, Japan’s most sacred cemetery surrounded by towering cedar trees.
3️⃣Shojin-Ryori Lunch-Enjoy an authentic shojin-ryori vegan lunch at a local temple restaurant.
4️⃣Visit Danjo Garan-Tour the Danjo Garan temple complex including the iconic Konpon Daito Pagoda.
5️⃣Sutra Copying Experience-Participate in a 1-hour sutra-copying meditation session.
6️⃣Return to Osaka-Drive back to Osaka by private vehicle.

Attraction Information

Okunoin Cemetery - The sacred heart of Koyasan, where Kobo Daishi rests in eternal meditation. Moss-covered tombs and stone lanterns line the quiet cedar path, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Danjo Garan - A symbolic temple complex representing the Buddhist cosmic universe. The bright Konpon Daito Pagoda and surrounding halls stand gracefully amid towering cedars.
Sutra Copying Experience - In a peaceful temple or shukubo lodging, trace sacred sutras one character at a time - a meditative act that calms the mind and purifies the heart.
Mount Koya is Japan’s “sacred mountain in the sky,” where faith, culture, and nature unite to inspire deep inner calm.

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